December 19 2006 news brief summary
Local online edition bdtonline.com reports on events and notices from Tuesday December 19, 2006, highlighting community updates and headlines likely affecting residents within the Dakota region.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 2006
Page
1
Local online edition bdtonline.com reports on events and notices from Tuesday December 19, 2006, highlighting community updates and headlines likely affecting residents within the Dakota region.
Today showers possible early then clouds clear. Highs near 47 degrees, cooler conditions expected throughout the day.
The data shows advances and declines in a stock style sports section with figures: Advanced 1,151 new highs, Declined 2,167, 236 new lows, Unchanged 150. Volume 2,579,562,970. An additional set lists Advanced 961, Declined 2,125, New lows 109, Unchanged 35, Volume 1,909,506,863.
Beckley police stopped a 30 year old man driving an Oldsmobile on three tires and a rim. Officers said the speeding car swerved and shed debris. after failing field sobriety tests, he was charged with driving under the influence while en route to buy parts.
Lottery results show West Virginia Daily 3 with 7 2 7 and Daily 4 with 9 1 0 0. Virginia Pick 3 yields 5 8 9 and Pick 4 9 8 5 1.
To solve any problems concerning your paper's delivery contact the Telegraph re delivery line at (304) 327-2802 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. seven days a week. Call by noon to ensure timely delivery within limited area.
A multimillion dollar natural gas line linking Marion in Smyth County to Jewell Ridge in Tazewell County began operations. The 32 mile Duke Energy owned project, cost about 55 million dollars, boosts capacity to 235 million cubic feet with 197.5 million for the pipeline. CNX Gas officials say the line serves the southeastern United States and East Coast.
Local post offices report record lines as shoppers rush to send cards and packages for Christmas. Bluefield postmaster Hattie Crouse says about 900 million pieces may pass Monday, with lines also at Athens office. Cards mailed by Dec. 22 may arrive on time depending on ZIP codes, while long-distance destinations risk delays.
Bluefield donors push the Community Christmas Tree past its $25,000 target with $5,765 raised on Monday, led by a $2,000 gift from the H. Truman Chafin Family Charitable Fund. With over 850 children registered, organizers warn last minute signups may require additional funds as the drive continues. Tom Colley, executive editor, says all money goes to gifts and the annual party, with no paid positions and volunteers handling the work.
Michelle Williams named executive director of the United Way of the Virginias. She aims to renew passion and build community partnerships while extending the 2006 campaign to mid March to reach a $360,000 goal for 29 local agencies. Williams credits a Bluefield Daily Telegraph editorial for urging contributions, urging gifts as small as a dollar weekly to invest in hope.
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